| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Valley Community School District | Saint Lucas | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 375 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wapsie Valley Community School District | Oran | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 709 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| North Fayette Valley Community School District | Clermont | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1,107 | 5 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Starmont Community School District | Arlington | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 584 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Central Community School District | Maynard | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 321 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Oelwein Community School District | Oelwein | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1,345 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Fayette County compares
Together they enroll 4,441 students across 24 schools. The largest is Oelwein Community School District with 1,345 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Fayette County, Iowa
Fayette County has 6 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Fayette County is Turkey Valley Community School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Fayette County, IA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Fayette County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Fayette County, IA?
Of the districts serving Fayette County, Turkey Valley Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 75th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.